Libyan actors
Tracking developments of Libyan Actors in Libya’s security space including armed group activity, state security operations and political activities pertaining to Libya’s security.
Western – 24 August 2015
There was no discernable Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 24 August 2015
In Benghazi, fighting between LNA troops affiliated with Operation Dignity and militias of the Benghazi’s Revolutionaries Shura Council (BRSC) concentrated for the most part in the al-Lathama, Suq al-Sayyarat and Salaam districts.
Anti – 24 August 2015
After horrific ISIS activities in Sirte the previous week, on Wednesday 19 August, the Arab League held an extraordinary meeting in Cairo, offering a general pledge to help Libya in its fight against extremism and terrorism.
Action – 17 August 2015
Heavy fighting continued in Benghazi and Derna while ISIS exacted grim reprisals against the Farjani tribe and Salafis in Sirte.
Western – 17 August 2015
There was no discernible Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 17 August 2015
There were no significant actions by other jihadi actors compared to ISIS this week.
Anti – 17 August 2015
The past week saw an armed rebellion against ISIS taking place in Sirte when ISIS killed the Imam of Sirte’s Cordoba Mosque. It was, however, brutally crushed over the course of 48 hours.
Action – 10 August 2015
IS has now reportedly taken control of al-Wushka and Wadi Zamzam, located 65 and 105 miles to the West of Sirte respectively, while one of their Benghazi commanders, Imad Zway, was killed in Benghazi.
Western – 10 August 2015
There was no discernable Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.